Improving Property and Business

2012 Annual Report

Karen Cochran accepts the “Best New Development” award for PG&E’s new landscaping at

Florin Perkins and Fruitridge Roads.

Business of the YearWaste Management

Member of the YearChris Creelman, Mailing Systems, Inc. andAlliance Ambassador

Best New DevelopmentPG&E for the landscaping at Florin Perkins and Fruitridge Roads

Best Environmental PracticesDepot Park’s 3 Megawatt Solar Field

Top CopOfcer Keith LaFlammeSacramento Police Department

Special RecognitionTom Burruss, Burruss and Associates

Dick Fischer of Fischer Properties accepts the “Best Environmental Practices” award

for the Depot Park Solar Field.

19th AnnualAward Winners

Kurt Standen of Waste Management accepts the “Business of the Year” award

from Chairman Randy Sater.

“Top Cop”Ofcer Keith LaFlamme

Chairman Randy Sater shakes a surprised Chris Creelman’s hand as he is presented with the

“Member of the Year” awardby Executive Director Jerry Vorpahl.

Cover: Alliance Ambassadors Vatsana Schultz, Bank of Sacramentoand Chris Creelman, Mailing Systems, Inc.

And the renewed 10-year Property and

Business Improvement District (PBID) got off to a good start. 2012 was the second inception of the PBID, approved by over 77% of property owners, and passed unanimously by the City Council. Virtually every program or activity carried out by The

Alliance is for the specic benet of property owners and businesses in the district and fall into one of ve categories.

Transportation infrastructure was added to the Alliance manifest. We have long been a Transportation Management Association, promoting various means of alternative transportation, and the year started with conrmation that the $7.4 million Ramona Ave. extension would become a reality by Winter of 2015. (pgs. 6-7)

Crime, security and code enforcement were also revved up the Crime and Code Committee with a new Chairman and hosted our rst Security Vendor Faire. (pgs. 8-9)

Beautication took on a new look with the help of PRIDE Industries 8-man crew, ve days a week. (pgs. 10-11)

Economic Development (attracting and retaining businesses and jobs) went into high gear with the further development of a Specic Plan for the Sacramento Center for Innovation and close working relations with the City Economic Development Dept. (pgs. 4-5)

Advocacy for business, transportation and community was a constant as The Alliance worked closely with the newly-formed Sacramento Business Coalition and produced community advocacy events such as the Annual Awards Lunch and Picnic at the Park. (pgs. 2-3).

Jerry VorpahlExecutive Director

With over 1,100 members and property owners, The Power Inn Alliance had a good year

Sponsors

Platinum SponsorsCity of SacramentoDepot Business ParkGranite Park Partners

Gold SponsorsAirco MechanicalThe Buzz Oates Group of Companies County of SacramentoSARTASisler & SislerStonebridge PropertiesWaste Management

Silver SponsorsA&A Concrete Supply, Inc.Republic ServicesAtlas Disposal IndustriesBank of SacramentoGolden 1 Credit UnionJackson PropertiesL and D LandllSACOGSMUDWM Sacramento RecyclingSacramento StateSureWest

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Incoming Chair Randy Sater with Stonebridge Properties makes a point with Tim Lien of Walker-Donant at the Annual Luncheon.

Members of the Sacramento Center for Innovation Task Force make a walking tour of the developingSpecic Plan area.

Metro Chamber President Roger Neillodelivers the Keynote address to the

Annual Luncheon crowd.

Bal Soin of Sierra Waste receives Councilmember Kevin McCarty’s Business Appreciation awards as

Dawn Carlson looks on.

Alliance members pledged over $10,000 to save the long-fought 14th Ave. Extension from the

Redevelopment chopping block.

City Manager John Shirey discusses major city issues at the 2012 Board of Director’s Retreat.

ince its inception as a Business and Transportation Association over 19 years Sago, the Power Inn Alliance has long been the primary advocate for business and the surrounding communities. Holding community events, testifying before City and County councils, boards and commissions and publicizing the needs and issues of the area continue to be primary mechanisms to garner public and political support.

Joined with other business associations of the Sacramento Business Coalition to advocate for key business interests.

Testied before the Solid Waste Authority to retain haulers' rates at their current level.

Held the 18th Annual Awards Luncheon to recognize outstanding business achievements by members.

Produced Picnic at the Park, the Power Inn Area's only community festival, attracting over 900 people for a day of games and fun.

Leveraged over $7 million funding for the much needed extension of Ramona Ave. to Folsom Blvd.

Engaged professional lobbyists to save the planned extension of 14th Ave. from the Redevelopment chopping block.

Initiated discussions with County Transportation Dept. to consider widening of So. Watt Ave.

Participated in Metro Chamber's Legislative Summit and Cap-to-Cap to address issues with state and federal lawmakers.

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The crew from Atlas Disposal turns the rst earth for their newnatural gas fueling station in conjunction with

Clean World’s Anaerobic Digester.

A small section of Depot Park’s 3MW solar eld.

Hard hat workers up before sunrise.

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Developing a Strong Business Economy

Jobs and Business Growth seemed to be the mantra of every politician during the current economic recession (although some had better ideas for achieving

that than others). The Alliance, through its Planning and Business Development Committee, saw continued gains toward this end as vacancy rates in the Power Inn Area remained lower than most other areas in the region.

Finalized design guidelines and moved the Specic Plan forward for the Sacramento Center for Innovation (SCI), a 140 acre industry and technology park that holds promise for a variety of manufacturing, research and incubators.

Partnered with the City Economic Development Dept. to attract outside industry and consulted on the 2013 Economic Development Strategic Plan.

Worked closely with commercial and industrial realtors seeking favorable cites for their clients.

Worked with the Metro Chamber's “Jobs and Business Growth”

Committee to improve the overall Sacramento business climate.

For the third year in a row, sponsored and exhibited SARTA's Clean Tech Showcase, presenting the face of Power Inn to over 1,200 decision-makers.

Held three seminars with Labor Law Atty. David Cohen to inform members of recent labor law issues.

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An overview of the newSacramento Center for Innovation off of Ramona Ave.

Through a SACOG grant, The Alliance makes the case to car pool and “Share the Ride.”

“May IS Bike Month” and The Alliance refueling stationon the American River Parkway serves hundreds of

bikers (below) and unknown visitors of questionable origin (above).

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Transportation is About Getting Around Effectively

Entering the 19th year as an advocate for transportation, Power Inn Alliance promotes better connectivity, improved roads, and environmentally-friendly

commuter options.

Held six meetings to plan best design for Ramona Avenue extension

Served refreshments to 500 people at 5 Energizer stations on the American River Trail for May is Bike Month.

Sponsored Commuter Information Stations handing out transportation information and giveaways

Strongly advocated for restoring and improving bus service in restoring Bus #8, and improving route time for Bus #61.

Provided 3 bikes to employee commuters who chose bike commuting.

Launched “Save 14th Avenue” campaign.

Continued effort to reduce emissions and healthy commuting alternatives through advocate outreach to all members.

Bike

Share a RideCommute

Walk

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Ofcer Linda Matthew and K9 Rollo treat the kids attending Picnic at the Park.

Duis te feugi facilisi

Dawn Carlson and Ofcer Keith LaFlamme examine over$10,000 in counterfeit bills and forged credit cards found

on the road by the Clean-up Crew.

Outgoing Crime and Code Chair Tom Burrussand crowd enjoy the discussion and eventsat the Crime and Security VendorFair and Mixer.

Crime and Code Chair Nick Sikich leads a discussion with Chief Sam Somers, Sheriff Scott Jones and Lt. Marc Coopwood.

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Lt. Marc Coopwood addresses Crime & Dine attendees about

current security issues effecting local businesses.

aintaining low crime rates is a top priority in this Business District. Teaming Mwith Sac Police and Sheriff Departments, The Alliance responds to security-related issues, resulting in some of the lowest crime rates in the City of Sacramento. The Crime and Code Committee had several major achievements.

Hosted the rst Security Vendor Fair with a special panel discussion by Sheriff Scott Jones, Deputy Chief Sam Somers and Lt. Marc Coopwood.

Conducted two Crime and Dine luncheons to educate members on available means to reduce business crime.

o New metal theft crime trends o The importance of lighting and cameras

Launched a video surveillance program in a higher-crime targeted area.

Encouraged business owners to comply with signage codes.

Improved Security; How Businesses Reduce Crime

A comparison with the rest of the cityof serious crimes in the Power InnArea shows that the combinedeffort of business and the SPD does pay off.

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The before (top) and after (bottom)shows how sign code compliance

sparks up a business strip.

Typical mess awaiting the Clean-up Crew on East Railroad Avenue.

The Alliance Clean-up Crew collects more than 600 abandonedtires and some 230 shopping carts each year.

The Clean-up Crew works tokeep unkept and overgrown areas

manicured and safe.

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ive days every week the 8-man Clean-up Crew zeros in on removing illegally Fdumped trash, weeds and non-compliant signage throughout the 6.2 sq. mile area.

Pride Industries became the new Clean-up Crew, overseeing a larger crew ve days a week.

Over 25 calls to The City's 311 Service to report hazardous materials, dumped tires, potholes and vandalized street lights.

Assisted in removing three homeless camps associated with increased crime.

The Crew maintains landscaping on both sides of Power Inn Rd. at the Railroad crossing.

In a single year, the Clean-up Crew moved more than 42 tons of materials to the landll, and recycled products off the streets, including:

o 600 bags of trash o 630 tires o 375 pallets o 56 car bumperso 114 mattresses o 230 shopping cartso 111 pieces of furniture

Crew also clears debris from bike lanes

"You and I and your Pride guys have established a new alliance that is an amazing tool to combat crime, ie: dumping, theft, vandalism, etc. I am amazed at The Alliance's ability to get things done." SPD Ofcer Keith LaFlamme

Beautication & Clean Up put the Sparkle in Power Inn

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Executive Committee Carl Stein, Chairman, C.B. Stein Company Randy Sater, Vice Chairman, Stonebridge Properties, LLC Mike Lien, Secretary, L and D Landll Kevin Ramos, Treasurer, The Buzz Oates Group of Companies Dave Sikich, Immediate Past Chairman, Atlas Disposal Services Sally Freedlander, Member at Large, Granite Park Partners

Directors Maria Alvarez, City Councilman McCarty Pat Braziel, County Supervisor Don Nottoli Annette Deglow, College Glen Neighborhood Association Shawn Guttersen, Quattro Development Greg Hribar, SMUD Bernardo Hubbard, Jackson Properties Jerry Mayberry, Republic Services Mike Newell, H.P. Hood, LLC Dr. Mike Lee, Sacramento State Scott Lee, Sisler and Sisler Construction Susan McKee, 6th Senate District Jim Rinehart, Sacramento Economic Development Department Michele Steeb, St. John's Shelter for Women & Children Directors Emeritus Dain Domich, Granite Park Partners Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg Trong Nguyen, World of Good Taste

Executive Director/CEO, Jerry Vorpahl Program Manager, Dawn CarlsonOfce & Event Manager, Jamie Szutowicz

2012 Board of Directors

CommitteesBoard of DirectorsExecutive CommitteePolicy & ProceduresPlanning & Business DevelopmentCrime & CodeFinance

Ambassadors Picnic at the ParkBranding Task ForceRoad Improvement Task ForceSCI Task ForceBusiness Watch

2012 PBID BudgetAdvocacy & Communications $109,560

Security Coordination 59,760

Economic Development & Marketing 84,600

Maintenance & Beautification 184,260

Transportation* 49,800

Contingency / PBID Renewal / Fees 9,960

TOTAL $498,000

*Transportation is partially funded through a SACOG grant.

Audited Financial Statement available upon request.

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2012 Revenues

Jamie, Jerry & Dawn

Saturday, September 22, 2012Saturday, September 22, 2012

5310 Power Inn Road, Suite A

Sacramento, CA 95820

www.PowerInn.org

Phone (916) 453-8888

Fax (916) 453-8880

Info@PowerInn.org

© 2013 Power Inn Alliance

Designed by Jamie Szutowicz

Printed by Mailing Systems, Inc.

Take This True/False Test

The Power Inn Area has one of the lowest serious crime rates in Sacramento. (P9)

Over 42 tons of illegally-dumped debris was removed by the Pride Industries/ Clean-up Crew,. (P11)

7 Area businesses were presented with awards at the 19th Annual Awards Luncheon. (Inside front cover)

The Sacramento Center for Innovation is 140 acres. (P5)

Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg is a Director Emeritus. (P12)

The Alliance leveraged over $10 million to extend Ramona Ave. to Folsom Blvd. (P3)

In 2013 Picnic at the Park will be on Saturday, October 5th. (Inside back cover)

The Power Inn Alliance has over 1,100 members. (P1)